The Egret Colony, Bay Farm Island, Alameda, California
The nest tree is a rangy Monterey Pine in the midst of a residential home owners' community along a controlled tidal flow inlet that meanders along the back of the homes. Quite a few other water birds to be seen, including Double-crested Cormorant. The Egret colony consists of both Great Egrets - seen in all these shots - and Snowy Egrets. At the peak of the nesting season, which runs March to June, there are in the neighborhood of 100+ birds in this tree!!!
The Egret Colony, Bay Farm Island, Alameda, California
The nest tree is a rangy Monterey Pine in the midst of a residential home owners' community along a controlled tidal flow inlet that meanders along the back of the homes. Quite a few other water birds to be seen, including Double-crested Cormorant. The Egret colony consists of both Great Egrets - seen in all these shots - and Snowy Egrets. At the peak of the nesting season, which runs March to June, there are in the neighborhood of 100+ birds in this tree!!!